SAFA NMB Hollywoodbets Men’s Regional League set to resume during the weekend
FOLLOWING the long festive season layoff, the SAFA NMB Hollywoodbets Men’s Regional League is set to resume on Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday, the kickoff for all Stream A games will be at 15:00. Bay Tigers supporters will see their side take on EC Celtics at Veeplaas Turf Stadium. Highland Spurs FC will face the in-form Shining Stars at Jabavu Stadium in KwaNobuhle. The struggling Roaring Tigers FC, eager to secure three league points, will be away to play against the reigning league champions, Old Grey FC, at SAPS Main Field in Mount Croix. Walmer’s gutsy Real Madrid FC will lock horns with Red City FC at Walmer Community Grounds.
Three Stream B games will take place on Saturday, while one game will be played on Sunday. The match between Red Lions FC and Young Aces FC will be held at Chevrolet Stadium on Saturday at 13:00. Royal Bucks FC home supporters will be treated to high-standard football when their side clashes with Madibaz Football at Motherwell NU 11 Stadium at 15:00.
Stinging Bees FC expect a victory against the tough Real Celtics at Chevrolet Stadium at 15:00 as well. Khipu Major Chiefs Sports Club will welcome the struggling Dynamos, who are keen to collect three points, at Khayamnandi Community Grounds in Despatch on Sunday at 15:00.
Highbury FC suffer an away loss
NELSON Mandela Bay side, Highbury FC, could not collect the three maximum league points after they suffered a 1-0 away loss to Kruger United FC during their National First Division Motsepe Championship game at Mbombela Stadium in Mbombela, Mpumalanga Province, on Sunday.
Highbury FC knew that they would be in for a tough match when they faced Kruger because they had defeated them during the ABC Motsepe League promotional play-offs finals last year. The home side could not find the back of the net during the first 45 minutes as the Gqeberha side managed to defend as a unit. However, Kruger striker, Thabo Mokoana, scored the only goal of the game in the 62nd minute, guiding the home side to claim a much-needed 1-0 victory for sweet revenge.
Kruger United FC is fifth in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. The loss for Highbury FC did not shift them from their 11th position before they travelled to Mbombela Stadium. Crowds in their droves are expected to support Highbury FC when they take on the University of Pretoria at Gelvandale Stadium on Friday at 15:30. For Highbury FC to claim three points during their game on Friday, they need to be on top of their game.
Other Motsepe Foundation Championship results:
Upington City FC 0-0 Pretoria Callies FC
JDR Stars FC 3-3 Baroka FC
Leruma United FC 0-1 Orbit College FC
Venda United FC 2-0 Black Leopards FC
University of Pretoria 1-1 Milford FC
Cape Town Spurs FC 1-0 Casric Stars FC
Durban City FC 4-2 Hungry Lions FC
